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Bobby Ussery, Hall of Fame jockey whose horse was DQ'd in 1968 Kentucky Derby, dies at 88
Bobby Ussery, a Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1967 Kentucky Derby and then crossed the finish line first in the 1968 edition only to be disqualified days later, has died. He was 88. Ussery died Thursday of congestive heart failure at an assisted living facility in Hollywood,...
Owner changes retirement plans for Kentucky winner Rich Strike, colt won't hit sales block
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rich Strike, upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, won’t be on the sales block at Keeneland on Friday. Owner Rick Dawson posted on social media that he has revised his plan for the 4-year-old colt. “At this time, Rich Strike will continue...
Rich Strike, 80-1 winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, is retired and to be sold as stallion prospect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rich Strike, upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, has been retired after injuries kept him from returning to racing. The 4-year-old colt will be offered for sale as a stallion prospect. Keeneland announced Thursday that Rich Strike will be part of its sale...
Irad Ortiz Jr. wins his fifth Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey at the Breeders' Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Irad Ortiz Jr., who rode three winners at the Breeders’ Cup, has earned the Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey at the world championships. It’s the fifth time he’s won the award, which goes to the rider who wins the most races at the two-day...
White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — White Abarrio took over the lead at the top of the stretch and ran on to a one-length victory in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, propelling trainer Rick Dutrow back to the top after his 10-year exile from the sport. A celebratory Dutrow...
16-1 shot Fierceness wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile for trainer Todd Pletcher
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Repole has been down this path before. A promising colt of his wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, goes to the Kentucky Derby as the early favorite and then nothing. Now, he's pausing before getting consumed by Derby fever. Fierceness won the...
Baffert and Pletcher take aim at Breeders' Cup Juvenile with 3 horses each
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher are taking aim at the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with three horses each, hoping they find at least one contender for next year’s Kentucky Derby in the bunch. Baffert seeks a record sixth Juvenile win when he saddles...
The spate of racehorse deaths this year has Breeders' Cup under intense scrutiny
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — After horse deaths marred this year’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and two more occurred days ahead of the world championships, safety at the Breeders’ Cup is under intense scrutiny. For the first time, all 14 Cup races this weekend at Santa Anita will...
Kentucky Derby winner Mage out of Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer says horse has decreased appetite
ARCADIA. Calif. (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Mage won't run in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic, his trainer said Sunday. Mage had yet to travel to California for the world championships next weekend at Santa Anita. “He presented a feverish state this morning...
Breeders' Cup contender Geaux Rocket Ride injured in workout, jockey Mike Smith is unhurt
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Breeders’ Cup Classic contender Geaux Rocket Ride was injured during a workout Saturday at Santa Anita. The 3-year-old colt appeared to stumble in midstretch and was pulled up by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith. He jumped off and held Geaux Rocket Ride’s...
